Young Drug Dealer Sentenced for Cannabis Possession with Intent to Supply

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A 20-year-old man was sentenced in Dumbarton Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to possession of cannabis with intent to supply. Brendan McGoldrick was 19 when police found 295g of cannabis worth an estimated £1,300 at his flat in Clydebank. The court took into account McGoldrick's previous conviction for possession of drugs and considered social workers' recommendations for community management.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brendan McGoldrick, a 20-year-old man, was sentenced for possession of cannabis with intent to supply at Dumbarton Sheriff Court.
  • Police found 295g of cannabis worth an estimated £1,300 at McGoldrick's flat in Clydebank on September 13.
  • McGoldrick had a previous conviction for possession of drugs, but social workers recommended community management.
  • Defence solicitor Judith Reid argued that McGoldrick could be managed in the community and helped with parenting responsibilities.
  • However, the sheriff, Lorna Anderson, decided to put McGoldrick under social work supervision for a year and ordered him to complete 120 hours of unpaid work within that time.

Statistics:

  • The estimated value of the cannabis found at McGoldrick's flat was £1,300.
  • The amount of cannabis found was 295g.
  • The age of Brendan McGoldrick at the time of the incident was 19.
  • The age of Brendan McGoldrick at the time of sentencing was 20.
  • The number of hours of unpaid work ordered by the sheriff was 120.
  • The duration of social work supervision was 1 year.

Sources:

  • "A YOUNG drug dealer had more than £1,000 worth of cannabis, a court has heard." (undated)
  • [Original source not provided - only a headline and fragment of content was given]